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(Repaired) Water well pump being repaired in Los Padres Estates

From the August 19, 2016 Edition

LEBEC, CA (Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at 8:45 p.m.)–Los Padres Estates resident Donna Oh reported, “…it’s back… slowly but surely… {{{fingers crossed}}}…”

LEBEC, CA (Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at 6:01 p.m.)–The estimate for restoring water …

Law Enforcement and Supervisors Battling It Out in Press

From the August 19, 2016 Edition

Bakersfield, CA (Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at 11 a.m.)—The Kern Law Enforcement Association union has put out a statement today warning of crime and chaos if the Kern County Sheriff’s budget is cut. On Friday, …

Big rig overturned, northbound I-5 before Vista Del Lago

From the August 19, 2016 Edition

CASTAIC, CA (Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at 7:45 p.m.)—Two lanes are reportedly open while crews clean up debris from the accident site. No estimate on when remaining lanes will open.

CASTAIC, CA (Saturday, Aug. 20, …

Kern County Budget Hearings Monday and Tuesday for Public

From the August 19, 2016 Edition

Bakersfield, CA (Friday, Aug. 19, at 5 p.m.) —Funding for Kern County libraries is now less than 20% of the state average for a system of its size. The Mountain Communities are concerned about keeping …

Rep. Kevin McCarthy to Speak on Mail Theft in Bakersfied

From the August 19, 2016 Edition

NEENACH, CA (Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at 5 a.m.)—Mail theft has been plaguing Neenach and the Western Antelope Valley for over a year now. With no advance notice, a press conference was announced last night …

Vehicle rollover, northbound I-5, north of Fort Tejon

From the August 12, 2016 Edition

LEBEC, CA (Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 at 3:04 p.m.)—A single vehicle has rolled over on the northbound Interstate 5 just south of the east escape ramp. The vehicle is blocking two lanes and CHP is …